Best, The - Digital Analog Band

Advantages: amazing tunes, emotional
Disadvantages: radiohead comparisons

...Why oh why are Muse compared to Radiohead. I mean, its like comparing marilyn manson to mansun cos the names sort of sound the same. well, thats a pretty crap analogy, but you know what I mean. Showbiz is probably the best album of the year (well last year) - I first heard the band when they were playing a toilet tour of the UK, and Imanaged to get hold of one of their tracks after attending Sound City 98 in Newcastle. Matt Bellamy, the lead singer, has one of the finest, most delicate voices on the planet - Muse will become better and better with each album. Oh and the Japanese love them, so theyre never gonna be dropped :)... Read review

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Advantages: Some catchy songs. Good quality of tracks.
Disadvantages: A few weaker tracks.

...Formed in 1992, Strung Out is one of Southern California’s longest running punk bands and having been one of Fat Wreck Chord’s first signings they are continually going from strength to strength. Consisting of Jason (vocals), Jordan (drums), Rob (guitar), Jake (guitar) and Chris (bass), Exile in Oblivion is Strung Out’s best effort to date and follows on splendidly from the 2002 release An American Paradox. This time round the album is more polished than previous releases, with quality running almost throughout. Always lyrically impeccable, Strung Out have, in Exile in Oblivion, provided nothing to detract from this great compliment. Mention of Lucifer and vampires adds a dark and meaningful edge to what is essentially melodic punk with a twist and explores the band’s understanding of mystery within the complex reality of the world... Read review

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Advantages: Great Album to get a feel of Rush
Disadvantages: May not like Rush's older albums

...This is easily one of the best Rush Compilation Albums anyone could buy. The album includes a number of songs (15 i think) with beautifully blended keyboard patches and quality production. It covers songs from 5 Rush albums which include Moving Pictures, Hold your Fire, Signals, Grace Under Pressure, and Power Windows. Songs include the very popular 'Tom Sawyer' which is an absolute must listen for Progressive Rock Lovers, Red Barchetta and Limelight from the bands biggest selling album Moving Pictures. Subdivisions, Analog Kid and New World Man from the album Signals are excellent examples of the keyboarding influence of Geddy Lee, while Force Ten, Time Stand Still and Mission from the album Hold Your Fire continue to amaze in terms of Lee's Vocals and great guitar and keyboard patches. Neil Peart's touch on the drums is sublime... Read review

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